Cambria Heights noise map: how loud is it?

Cambria Heights is home to about 20,908 residents across 25 census tracts. 4.1% of them are exposed to 60 dB or more of average-day road, rail and aviation noise. Within that, 1.9% face the most severe band — 70 dB or louder, the level at which sustained exposure starts to threaten hearing. A further 83.2% sit in the 45–60 dB band — a noticeable background hum rather than a hearing risk. That ranks Cambria Heights #132 of 197 New York neighborhoods, quieter than most New York neighborhoods. Among New York neighborhoods it sits just below Prospect Heights (#131) and just above Middle Village (#133).

Exposure across Cambria Heights is a patchwork. The streets that back onto a freeway, rail line or flight path carry most of the 4.1%, while interior blocks a few hundred feet away can sit 15 to 25 dB quieter. The map makes that split easy to see.

Cambria Heights noise: the specifics

• Ranks #132 of 197 New York neighborhoods by share of residents exposed to ≥60 dB transportation noise.
• 4.1% of Cambria Heights's ~20,908 residents live with 60 dB or louder average-day transportation noise.
• 1.9% are in the severe 70 dB+ band; 83.2% sit in the 45–60 dB moderate range.
• Area-weighted across 25 census tracts from the federal BTS 2020 noise map × ACS 2016–2020 population.
• #132 of 197 — see the full New York ranking.